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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.35 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.35 and 209.88 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.35 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.35 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.35 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 202,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,397.78/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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